Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (Formerly DCNM) Reviews

Our primary use case of this solution is for system network monitoring. We also use it for the implementation of Cisco projects and for gateway documents. We recently did a big implementation, and we did most of the features and configuration through Cisco Data Center Network Manager. So we are basically using this product to implement another one.

I like that is easy to work on and straightforward.

The configuration is too complicated and you have to create templates and use a lot of menus. They need to make it simpler.

We've tried the maximum scalability and it is really scalable. We've had no problems.

Whenever we have any cases we are dire to commit to, we use Cisco's technical support. They are very good. 

We normally use Cisco products, like Cisco Management. I have a variance with SolarWinds and EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol). But we try to choose the same product from the same window from Cisco, and now we are trying to provide the same network for the management.

The initial setup was really straightforward.

This solution is the easiest and most straightforward. We would recommend it for sure. I would like to see more product devices and have the full software to the Data Center Management product to purchase. This is because the Data Center Network Manager doesn't support every product of Cisco. On a scale from one to 10, I would rate Cisco Data Center Network Manager an eight because there is room for improvement.

Our primary use case of this solution is for network monitoring and security components.

The feature I find most valuable is the stability of the solution.

It is not very easy to monitor or to browse. I would like to see an improvement in the interface. I would also like to see more feedback options.

The solution is very stable and it has never crashed on us.

The setup and installation of Cisco is very easy.

The solution is very expensive. 

I will rate Cisco Data Center Network a seven out of ten. In the future I would like to see it being more affordable.

The primary use case of this solution is to manage our customer's storage network, collect their data, and to back up their data. 

Customers want us to monitor the data samples, or they may request that we do some management of the network devices.

The deployment model we are using is a stand-alone, on-premises. For each site, they had six different types and for all of them, we used only one Data Centre Manager.

In the next release, I would like to see it merged with Prime and I think that it should be more unified.

This solution is quite stable. After installation, you almost forget that it is working.

It is difficult to provide an opinion on the scalability because each data center has its base and its own data center manager.

I could not give you exact numbers, but approximately, I would say that they have twenty devices.

I have not contacted technical support because I haven't needed any support.

The initial setup was straightforward.

If they want to mix storage in it, they can use it to manage the devices. They cannot, however, do this through the database client. It can only be done through the manager.

We are partners with Cisco.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

We use the product to manage access points. 

The solution needs to improve reports. 

I rate the product a seven out of ten. It is a very good solution. 

I use Cisco Data Center Network Manager to store information for different clients or customers in the data center.

It helps improve my workflow by organizing and managing this information efficiently.

The monitoring capability is the best in Cisco Data Center Network Manager. It helps me improve network management tasks and optimize processes.              

The initial setup is challenging. 

I have been using Cisco Data Center Network Manager for the last three years.

Based on my current usage, it seems to handle our processes well without any issues or bugs affecting its stability.

My experience with the scalability of Cisco Data Center Network Manager is limited, as another team within our company handled its implementation and maintenance.

The technical support is reliable.

Positive

Initially, implementing Cisco Data Center Network Manager was quite challenging for us. I would rate the setup around seven out of ten in difficulty. The setup took about two months.

The setup was done in-house by our company's engineers.

Overall, I would recommend Cisco Data Center Network Manager, especially for those looking for comprehensive monitoring and management tools.

I would rate the solution overall an eight out of ten.